Nashville SC’s Walker Zimmerman & Aníbal Godoy Called Up Ahead Of 2023 Concacaf Nations League Finals

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Aníbal Godoy and Walker Zimmerman. Photo: Courtesy of Nashville SC

Nashville Soccer Club in conjunction with the Federations of U.S. Soccer and Panama have announced the additions of defender Walker Zimmerman (United States) and midfielder Aníbal Godoy (Panama) to their respective National Team rosters ahead of the Concacaf Nations League Semifinals.

Zimmerman has become a cornerstone for the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) backline, earning 40 caps with 34 starts, while serving as Captain nine times. The centerback made his National Team debut in February of 2017 and has made 29 appearances since 2020.

In 2023, Zimmerman has earned three caps, serving as Captain twice. In 2022, he made 14 appearances, earning a 6W-3L-5D record, nine clean sheets and a Round of 16 appearance in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He also made 10 appearances in 2021, leading the United States to an 8W-1L-1D record, with six clean sheets and a 20-6 positive goal differential.       

Godoy is a mainstay on the Panamanian squad, earning 124 caps with 96 starts, while serving as captain 16 times. In 2022, Godoy made 12 appearances for Panama, earning a 4W-3L-5D record and serving as captain seven times. He appeared in five Concacaf World Cup Qualification matches, recording the lone goal in a 5-1 loss to the USMNT.  

Godoy has appeared in three matches in the Concacaf Nations League, recording an assist against Martinique in a 5-0 win on June 10, 2022 and then captaining Panama in their next meeting with Martinique on June 13, 2022. Godoy last appeared with Panama across a series of friendlies in November against Saudi Arabi, Venezuela and Cameroon. 

This season, Godoy leads the team in passing accuracy at 90.5 percent and has anchored the Nashville SC midfield during their eight-match unbeaten streak, recording 75 minutes or more of action in seven of the eight matches. Nashville SC has been dominant with Godoy’s presence, as the club owns a 18W-7L-7D record in his appearances since 2022.

Zimmerman and the USMNT will take on Mexico, while Godoy and the Panama Men’s National Team will face Canada on June 15  at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Kickoff for the Panama Semifinal match is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT, while the USA Semifinal match will immediately follow at 9 p.m. CT. Both matches will broadcast live on Paramount+, with the winner from each match advancing to the Concacaf Nations League Final at 7:30 p.m. CT on June 18.

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